Work in Milford Sound

Working at Milford Sound Lodge offers an opportunity to live and work in one of the most spectacular places on earth.

Looking for a lifestyle and not just a job? Then we have the perfect solution for you, and we’re currently recruiting!

The people who work here make Milford Sound Lodge the enjoyable place that it is. Surrounded by towering peaks and roaring rivers, working in Milford Sound really is something out of the ordinary. We are constantly looking for special people who make that extra effort to ensure our guests receive the best service and advice while staying with us.

If you have a passion for the outdoors and you think you could fit into our team, then check out the general information and positions available below.

General Information

Seasonal Work: The main tourist season at Milford Sound Lodge runs from September to the end of May. We operate year round but our staff requirements are reduced between May and October.

Live-in with Food: All positions at Milford Sound Lodge are “live-in” with accommodation and a staff kitchen that is completely stocked for self-catering. This is provided by the company on site for a nominal fee.

Flexible Hours:Rosters vary depending on the position, but are designed to allow time for employees to enjoy the surrounding wilderness and many activities, or to escape from Milford for a burst of city living.

Visa Requirements: We will only accept applications from overseas applicants if they already have a valid transferable work visa.

Currently Recruiting

Chef / Cook

We are looking for a team of chefs for our onsite Pio Pio Cafe that offers a la carte breakfast menu and a la carte evening menu as well as a daily fresh and creative lunch cabinet. The right candidates will work alongside the cafe team leader and head chef to ensure we are giving our guests a dining experience true to New Zealand hospitality. Our whole team work together to ensure we continue to uphold our excellent reputation of truly ‘hosting’ our guests.

Our kitchen team is made up of 4 enthusiastic and hard-working cooks/chefs who deliver a range of fresh, homemade and hearty meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Essential

Qualifications and/or experience in a kitchen as a cook/chef

Passion for the role

Health & Safety aware and compliant & excellent hygiene standards

Creative flair and eye for detail

Teamwork, communication, planning and discussing – we all influence the way our cafe works

Flexible and adaptable in the role

Desirable

Desirable that candidates can legally work in New Zealand (work visa / resident)

Hourly rate and heavily subsidised living expenses

Accommodated in Milford Sound, onsite at the lodge in a private room with shared facilities

Head Chef

We are searching for a Head Chef for Pio Pio, our onsite Café, Restaurant and Bar. The right candidate will have previous experience in this position, excellent customer service and strong leadership skills to lead our dedicated team and ensure our reputation of excellent dining and truly ‘hosting’ our guests is upheld. This role requires a unique skill set due to the remote location and lack of facilities available as well as the high demand from guests as a result of being the sole option within a 120km vicinity.